Rigas Cirks

The Riga Circus is becoming a center of contemporary art – a place where various art disciplines intersect: circus, theatre, dance, music and cinema. There is something to see, learn and learn for people of different ages with different interests. Spectators should see a really good modern circus. But the circus is not only contemplation of the action, but also understanding, enthusiasm and development of one's capabilities. Both children and adults can attend classes at the new Riga Circus School. You can learn about the circus by taking part in "Circus Talks". A program with its residents is also planned.

The Riga Circus has been an attractive place in Riga since its very beginnings, where the cultural life of the city took place. And so it must remain.
 
The Riga Circus is the only permanent circus building in the Baltic States and one of the first in Europe.

When the first Latvian architect with an academic education, Janis Friedrichs Baumanis, designed the building of the Riga Circus in 1888, the facade on Merkel Street had not only doors for spectators, but also, apparently, horse gates through which one could enter the circus courtyard . Years passed, the building was repeatedly rebuilt, changed, adapted and overgrown with new details. And now the Riga Circus is again waiting for reconstruction! This time, with the aim of returning attractive historical features to the building, combining them with modern features.

At one time, not only strongmen, jugglers, clowns and acrobats performed here, but also the first films in Riga were shown, concerts were held, wonders of art from all over the world were demonstrated. The Riga Circus remains today a place where you can enjoy the most diverse facets of culture. There are performances by local and touring groups, a circus school for children and adults, and a creative residency program that invites authors who create new ideas and performances.

The transformation of the circus house will take place gradually. At the end of 2020, the first stage of reconstruction will begin - we will work on energy efficiency and thermal insulation of the building. More noticeable outward changes will follow later: instead of the former entrance for horses, a convenient pedestrian passage will appear. And upstairs, to the legendary circus dome, erected at one time from railway rails, bridges will rise for all curious explorers of the city.

For the period of reconstruction, the Riga Circus School and the administration office have been moved to Agenskalns, on the street. Zellu 25. And the performances of the Riga Center can be visited in various cultural spaces of Riga and Latvia.